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You have heard it all before. What’s that statistic you heard about organisational change? 50… 60…70% of change initiatives fail and the more complex the project the more likely they are to miss the mark. It hardly inspires confidence in those of us with explicit mandates to run successful change programmes. Clients often come to […]
You often hear companies talk about being a great place to work and how their people are their most important asset. Great places and valued people are certainly linked but these claims are often hard to substantiate. It’s actually really challenging in 2019 to create a great place as ‘great place’ means different things to […]
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems help streamline processes, improve efficiencies and productivity, and provide a central database. However, whether you are replacing a legacy system or implementing something brand new, an ERP implementation is not straightforward. Effective ERP implementation and planning are crucial to ensure a smooth transition, but even with careful planning, ERP projects […]
Assurance, what does it mean to you? Outside the world of project management assurance means certainty, or a positive declaration intended to give confidence, like a promise. When it comes to change management, assurance refers to a process that seeks to give confidence in project delivery, but the term sometimes gets a negative response. When […]
Why are some projects embraced and supported while others are ignored or neglected? The answer could be linked to the project’s reputation. Though negativity may seem intangible, it’s surprising how easily one stakeholder’s opinion can trigger very tangible consequences. Perception can easily become a reality, and a project perceived in a negative light may be […]
To mark International Women’s Day 2019, we asked the women of Nine Feet Tall what they had to say about why International Women’s Day is important, the women that inspire them, their most valuable skills, and where they see themselves in ten years. 1. Describe a woman that inspires you and why? Elle: I am […]
The first question here is why is it necessary to have an innovation strategy at all? Surely part of being innovative is ripping up the rule book, just get cracking. Right? Not necessarily. The process of gathering people together to discuss and agree on what you want to achieve from your purposeful approach to innovation […]
Digital Transformation is a term that is often over used, while many organisations claim to be undertaking a “Digital Transformation” the reality is often very different. It’s a broad topic that covers a number of different types of initiatives. But, ultimately it comes down to two main elements: Changing how a business interacts with customers […]
On Thursday 7th February we invited guests to a special evening; exploring themes of risk and resilience with those who risk it all! Modern Pentathlete Samantha Murray, Big-Wave Surfer Tom Butler, and Nine Feet Tall’s Tiggy Robinson took to the panel which was hosted by radio presenter Dot Davies. Samantha and Tom shared experiences of […]
When it comes to altering the organisational culture of a business, project leaders will inevitably face some opposition. Being able to implement a change whilst taking into account the viewpoints of those who are against it is an essential skill, but it can be easy to forget these five basic principles of change management: Every […]
